Once inside the bustling marche Bastille, Phyllis took us to la creme de la creme of purveyors. If you see a long line join the queue.

I didn't know all French food must indicate it's place of origin. The mark of AOC (controled appelation of origin) is sign of quality. Eggs are marked with a numbered system 0-3 (0 is organic, 1 is free-range, 3 is battery caged hens). Chickens with a red seal/'label rouge' on them are prefered.

We found a park nearby and wolfed down the best Roquefort ever. It just happens to be the right season at the moment for chevre too, so do get over here PDQ!

Post-marche we wended our way through many alley-ways in the Marais I've never visited. As we walked Phyllis pointed out restaurants worth a future visit.You can also find Phyllis on her blog Paris Notebook.

I've seen this Paris Respire map many times but never understood it shows streets in the Marais closed off to traffic on Sundays.

If you go walkies your shoes should match your tot's outfitThe final piece de resistance was MANGO PASSION caramel from Jacques Genin - probably the BEST caramel on the planet. Words can't describe how our tastebuds were educated on Paris by Mouth's Tour. You'll have to try it out for yourself PBers.

44 comments:

Oh the shoe match:) How cute..I guess it was planned..what a great capture..and eye you have..When I was reading your post and saw that cute boulangerie I thought ..she should paint it..and right below..there it was..Love it.

.. this was a FAB post, so interesting your tour ... we heard the crowds were wild after the election, did you run into any activity .. how interesting to be over there at this time... LOVED the doggie ... best,

I have been steeping myself in Paris lore -- studying my father's WWII photos and reading military history. Perhaps this is why, when I saw the photo of le fromage and 'artisan baguette' I read it as 'partisan baguette.'

Am cutting down on caloric intake here so I can indulge in a macaron or ten over there!

Aha! Just as I was about to write something I see that last caramel of Genin's and my mouth is flooding. It's my favourite flavour chez lui (although pricey...) I love his boutique - it's as if he's selling diamonds.So, Dalloyau or Mulot for macarons?

Carol, in addition to your taste buds being educated, there are comments you made in this post that sound to me like someone who is absolutely delighted as you expand your knowledge of your possible new "turf" to be.Love it!

Such a great post!You should write a childrens book about Paris and illustrate it yourself!I will have to share this post with my facebook followers!Everything looks amazing!I was going to go to Paris this September but life got in the way again. NY is the furthest East from BC I'll be going this year. Very excited about my first trip this July!

What a wonderful tour...eclairs are my fave! Thanks for the link...I've taken a look ~ the variety of tours is awesome; this is definitely on my next list of Paris to dos...now off to dream/plan (as if I needed a reason to go again). Your painting is perfect, BTW.

God, this looks like a wonderful tour! We stayed in the Marais on the last trip to Paris and shopped at the wonderful Bastille market - great memories. Are you still there? Wondering how it was on election day and how the mood is regarding the new pres?

The best caramel on the planet? Big call! I have to try it. It does look mighty fine. And best eclair? Better than Maison du Chocolat? Can it be possible? I'd love to know. Looks like a fabulous excursion. I'm thinking of staying in the Marais next visit, so will keep the tour in mind. And I love that you noticed the shoe matching quickly enough to capture it.

Beleive me when I tell you I am not the 1st to be transcendental whilst biting into a Jacque Genin caramel(mango)

Many have gone before me and wet their pants over them.so YES you must try them if you're a caramel fan (I am)The Paris By Mouth tour is worht every centime because of all the extra info thrown in like where to eat enroute, fr history bla bla bla

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♥carol gillott♥

l'Ile Saint Louis, Paris, Ile de France, France

Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
My Mom taught me watercolors at 5. I'm still at it, now tripping over cobblestones, living in a 6th-floor garret on l'Ile Saint-Louis, Paris. Read Parisbreakfast with a hot chocolate and croissant.
I paint Paris breakfasts.